| Sumraal Khanjar خنجر سمرال | |
|---|---|
 Mappila sword | |
| Type | Sword |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Moplah |
| Wars | Moplah uprising of 1921-22 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 60 cm (24 in) |
| Blade length | 35 cm (14 in) |
| Width | 10 cm (3.9 in) |
| Blade type | Double |
| Hilt type | Metal, wood, horn |
| Scabbard/sheath | None |
TheMoplah sword orSumraal Khanjar is asword used by theMalabar Muslim population in theMalabar Coast in southwestern India. The sword has been used since medieval times.[citation needed]
It is also known as the ayda katti.[1]
The Moplah sword has a wide blade that is broader near to the tip and runs slightlyconcave.[2][3] The blade is polished smooth, with no hollow-ground. In some versions, the blade has a strong middle section, which extends up into the tip. Thehilt can be made of wood,[4] horn or bone. Thepommel is often covered with a metal disk. At the transition between the blade and hilt, decorations are often found, and they are made of silver or brass.[5] These decorations are of traditional or religious significance in most cases.
The blades are about 35 cm (14 in) long, at the widest point about 10 cm (3.9 in) wide and the sword has a total length of about 60 cm (24 in).
The sword is held in a belt worn on the back with the blade facing upwards. It is not kept in ascabbard.[6]
The Moplah sword is named after theMuslim Mappilahs, an Indian Muslim community.[7]
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